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Doug Blue III died peacefully at home in Pittsford NY on April 1, 2025 at age 73. Predeceased by parents Arline and Douglas Blue Jr. Survived by wife Jane Tuttle and first wife, Barbara Blue, and their children Kelley (Sean McCausland) and Doug IV, Jim (Jennifer Cohen) Smith, grandchildren Harper, Cameron, and Addison, siblings Laurie (Doug) Scribner and Tim Blue,...
Mary Alice Matteson 10/11/43 passed away peacefully on 3/29/25 Rochester NY. Pre deceased by parents Ed and Ruthann (Hogan) Bates. Brothers Jack, Bob and Jerry Bates, Rich Naas. Survived by her children Mick(Karen) Howell, Kelli Howell, Shelli (Dave)Biehler. Grandchildren Tyler (Sarah),Brett, Carter Howell, Gary and Riley Williams, Jackson Biehler. Great grandchildren Parker and Cooper Howell. Brothers Don (Marie) Mike (Dolly)...
Albert (Al) W. Donovan
Al’s family is sad to announce that on March 27, 2025 he passed away after a short stay at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center. He is survived by: his wife Grace; his children, Bill Donovan and Sue Gay (Tim); his grandchildren, Becky and Brian Gay, Brandon and Britney Donovan; his siblings, Skip Donovan (Carol) and Sue Donovan Prince....
Douglas F. Osgood, 61, of Rochester, NY, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025.
Doug was predeceased by his father, Lloyd. He is survived by his mother, Elaine (Crane); siblings, Dianne (Joe) Meli, David, Deborah, Dennis (Vicki); many nieces and nephews; and his good friend, Dale.
Doug was passionate about the outdoors, enjoying activities like camping, fishing, and hunting. His love for...
Rochester, NY passed away March 25, 2025, age 72 After a brief illness. Predeceased by Parents Louis A Sardisco Sr.; Clara Sardisco (Cocilova) and sister Anita Pecoraro (Sardisco) Survived by Brother–in-law Russell C. Pecoraro Sr ; Uncle to Russell C. Pecoraro Jr. and Michael J. Pecoraro (Joan) Beloved by his family of aunts, great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
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Mary Leeson Nahar(Mimi) passed away peacefully on March 23rd 2025 at the age of 90 with her favorite son by her side. She was born on December 4th 1934 in Rochester NY to the late John Francis Leeson and Louisa Sommer Leeson.
Mary was employed by Eastman Kodak before she left to start a family. She was predeceased by her husband...
James A. Crawford died peacefully in his sleep on March 20, 2025, at the age of 75. Born March 11, 1950, in Rochester, N.Y., he was the first child of George and Elizabeth Crawford.
Predeceased by his parents and beloved brother David Crawford, he is survived by his sister Virginia (Fritz) Geen; brother Duncan (Akiko) Crawford; nephews Brandon (Sara) Lynaugh and...
Mary Thompson, 85, passed away on Thursday, March 20th, 2025 after a short illness. Mary was born March 3, 1940 in Margaretville NY. She married Richard Brown of Webster, NY and had three daughters - Sherry (Dennis) Sanzotta of Webster NY, Cindy (Michael) Perry of Dansville NY, and Teresa (Michael) Ramsey of Phelps NY. Mary worked for many years at...
David Schneider, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on March 18. He will be missed by his wife Cheryl Gioia, his three brothers James, Jerry and Dennis Schneider, his three children Allyn (Joseph) Canute, Katrina (Michael) Wagner, and David (Kathy) Schneider, nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
Dave grew up in Holland, NY. He actively served in the US...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gerald C. Rhodes, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left us on March 17, 2025, at the age of 64. Gerald was born on November 29, 1960, in Gloversville, New York, to his loving parents, Elaine Wilder and Gerald VanNostrand. He is now reunited in peace...
Barbara Jean Roman, 75, left us peacefully from her apartment at 4:45 pm on Sunday, March 16, surrounded by some of her caring staff at Elder One.
She was preceded by her sister Mary Lou Turnbull and brother William Peter Benedict. Barbara is survived by her children Heather Blake, Peter Roman, and Elizabeth Roman, her grandchildren Zechariah, Samantha, Blaize, Josiah, and...
Richard A. Czyzewski
Hilton, NY March 16, 2025 at the age of 85. Richard is survived by his wife and love of his life, Gudrun “Trudy”. Stepchildren Marc (Christine) Hryhorenko, Heidi (Donald) Green, Eric (Cathy) Hryhorenko. Grandchildren; Andrew and Alexander Green, Tyler, Erika, Ethan and Aiden Hryhorenko. Sisters; Barbara Miller, Doris (Michael) Gendron and three nieces. He was predeceased by his...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kathleen M. Ehrmentraut, who left us on March 15, 2025 at the age of 52. She was a loving and dedicated mother, daughter, sister and friend, who touched the lives of all who knew her with kindness, compassion, and support.
Kathleen was known for her thoughtful nature, always going above...
James (Jamie) K. Symula
Oakfield, NY
March 15, 2025, at age 62, Jamie is predeceased by his father James Symula. He is survived by his wife Charlene, by his daughter Kaitlin and his stepchildren Michael, Rebecca, and Lilah Barrett; his mother, Angela, and his sisters Laurie (John) Parmely and Lisa (Charlie) Langton; his aunt Cheryl Gresock, cousins Doug (Nicole) and Al (Beth);...
Fred “Bud” Rogers, age 61, passed away peacefully at his home in Greece, NY, on March 14, 2025, after bravely battling cancer. Bud was predeceased by his beloved mother, Caroline Rogers, and his grandmother, Doris Gruschow.
He leaves behind a loving family, including his cherished wife, Wendy, and his son, Scott (Monica) McKeown. Bud was also a devoted stepfather to Roger...
Catherine Louise Schramm (née McDonald), 72, passed away on March 14, 2025, in Rochester, New York.
Born on August 27, 1952, in Rochester, Catherine spent her life surrounded by family and friends who cherished her deeply. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister who found immense joy in the company of her friends and loved ones.
Catherine is survived by...
Gary Donald Palleschi, Pittsford, NYGary was born at home, November 15, 1936, and died at home March 14, 2025. Gary grew up and was educated in Rochester, graduating from Benjamin Franklin High School in 1955, as VP of his class. It was during those years he met his future wife, Maura, on a double date, each with a different date...
ROCHESTER, NY - March 14, 2025, at age 86, after a long illness. Mary is predeceased by her husband John and infant granddaughter, Erin Rider. She is survived by daughters, Peggy (Jason) Rider, Marianne (Angel) Morales and Pam (Chris) Davis; 4 grand- children - Paige and Morgan Rider, Tyler and Nora Davis. She retired from the Monroe County Board of...
Anthony Joseph Dambra, Jr. (56) passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025 from a short battle with lung cancer. He was predeceased by his mother, Mary Ann, and brother in law, Sam Rex. He is survived by his father Anthony A. Dambra, and his sister, Marianne Dambra and neice Brieanne (Jace) Dambra. He is also survived by his girlfriend Cynthia...
Frances Ainley McDowell
Frances Ainley McDowell passed away on March 12, 2025. She was born in Providence Rhode Island on August 19,1935 to Catherine and Reginald Ainley. She received her BSc in Nursing Education and her RN from the University of Rhode Island. She leaves her husband of almost 68 years, David Quincy McDowell, and five children, eight grandchildren, and four...